UNSC welcomes GCC initiative implementation
The Source: UNITED NATIONS/hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 23/12/2011
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has welcomed the progress in implementing the political transition on the basis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initiative as well as the implementation mechanism They also welcomed the formation of the government of national unity. In a press statement, Council President Vitaly Churkin of Russia said the Council members reaffirmed their intention to actively monitor the security, political and humanitarian situation in Yemen, and look forward to see further timely updates, including on the status of the implementation of the political transition agreements. They expected the parties to continue to honor the timetable set out in the agreement, including the presidential elections on Feb 21, the national dialogue, the constitution review and the progromme of reform to tackle the profound security, humanitarian, and economic challenges facing the country.They reaffirmed their commitment to the territorial integrity and unity of Yemen and urged all the parties to reject violence, refrain from any further provocations, and reiterated that all those responsible for violence and human rights abuses should be held accountable. They emphasized the need for unimpeded humanitarian access to address the growing crisis in the country and called on all Yemeni parties to work with increased support from the UN, international community and GCC countries towards achieving peace, stability and reconciliation.
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